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Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX/NQX) — Key West, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
16:00–07:00 UTC
Fuel
JP-5
Tower
126.1
Runways
04/22, 08/26, 14/32
Elevation
6 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
15 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNQX
  • Name: Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 24.5758
  • Longitude: -81.688904
  • Elevation: 6 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Key West
  • IATA Code: NQX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 2134x46m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 40
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 3048x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 53
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 2134x46m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 47
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 33.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 16:00 – 07:00
Tuesday 16:00 – 07:00
Wednesday 16:00 – 07:00
Thursday 16:00 – 07:00
Friday 16:00 – 07:00
Saturday 16:00 – 07:00
Sunday 16:00 – 07:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 305-293-2770
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JP-5
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M497/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 04 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
2026-10-18 18:48 UTC 2026-12-19 23:59 UTC
M0497/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 04 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
2026-10-18 18:48 UTC 2026-12-19 23:59 UTC
M496/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 14/32 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 32 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
2026-10-18 18:44 UTC 2026-12-19 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 02:05 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNQX?
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field operates from 16:00 to 07:00.
What is the tower frequency at KNQX?
The tower frequency at Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is 126.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at KNQX?
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field offers JP-5.
Does KNQX require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KNQX located?
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX) is located in Key West, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNQX?
The IATA code for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is NQX.
How long is the runway at KNQX?
The main runway at Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (04/22) measures 2134x46m.
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